Plainfield Mayors Reply to Knitting Plant Inquiry
A Cleveland knitting firm owner seeks Plainfield inducements to relocate, proposing a 100 by 30 foot two story shop for forty to fifty workers. Mayor Gilbert replies Plainfield offers debt free status, climate, water, and rail access, rejecting boom incentives. The firm may press for a site or further terms.
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Gilbert
Cleveland
Plainfield
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Ciy
Grarnce H. Burke
Mr. Burke
Central Railrpad
New York
Santa Claus up to Date at Park Avenue Baptist Church
A stage entertainment titled Santa Claus up to Date was staged at Park Avenue Baptist Church by Miss Clara Whi field and E W Day. The skit featured Santa and Mrs Santa Claus, Brownies, and children with scenes from Iceland to North Dakota with a post office mail delivery and gift distribution for the scholars. Notable performers included Charles Hausenbeck as Santa and Miss Waited as Mrs Santa Claus, with Miss Lilian Richardson singing. The pastor received a surprise gift and thanked the audience.
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Park Aven Baptist Church
Broadford
0 & Power Entertainment
Santa Claus
Grover Cleveland
Plainfield
North Dakota
Charles Hausenbeck
New York
Miss Waited
Master Vanderbeck
Maron Shotwell
Berta Livezey
Lilian Richardson
Richardson
Two Cow Ponies Noted In Courier News Trace
The Courier-News reports two cow ponies with plains service found in this city linking to Lt. John McCutchen of Rockview Avenue and Joseph Boisteril of Chatham Street. A California friend’s inquiry confirms Boisteril’s contact, traced through the paper to Pinefield.
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Courier-News
United States
John McCutchen
Rockview Avenue
Joseph Boisteril
Chatham Street
Ls Angeles
California
Boisterli
Pisinfield
Frightful Snow Object Turns Out to Be Flagged Kite
Two young women on East Front Street between Church and Washington Streets fled in fear during a windy, deserted stretch. They imagined a wriggling, alive menace in the snow, but the object proved to be a flag fluttering stark against the white, mistaken for something else.
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East Front
Church
Washington
Plum Pudding Fire Burns Woman on Christmas Day
Christmas afternoon in New Market Miss Jessie Heyses prepared an English plum pudding and set it aflame with alcohol. The fire scorched her dress and burned her face and throat before it could be extinguished. Dr Nelson attended and attempted relief.
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Jessie Heyses
New Market
Dr. Nelson
Deafness Today Seen As Result Of Catarrh
The article argues deafness cannot be cured by focal applications and must be treated constitutionally. It describes deafness as inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining, causing rumbling sounds and eventual permanent damage if the tube remains closed. Nine of ten cases attributed to catarrh, and restoration depends on removing inflammation and returning mucous membranes to normal.
Christmas program shines at South Plainfield church
The South Plainfield Sunday school held a well attended Christmas entertainment at the church last night. Santa Claus distributed presents as the program featured organ music scripture readings songs recitations and dialogues performed by the school with multiple participants and a closing hymn.
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South Plainfeld
South Plainfield
Santa Claus
Chulchen
Walter Harris
Alfred Braondage
R B Manning
Charles Soper
Isaac Soper
David Bigley
T. C. Ling
Lacy Dayton
Nellie Maccning
Harvey Clawson
Genesta Smith
Cheries Jones
Alfred Dayton
Theresa Brnndege
Bessie Soper
Willie Harris
Emma Faviks
Gussie Clawson
Theresa Brundage
Darne Dayton
Arthur Hawkins
Were They Suspicious Characters
Three strangers visited local stores selling elegant gold watches at about a quarter of their value. They claimed to be in dire straits. Constable Rockfellow investigated, pursued a police contact, but the men vanished and left no trace.
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Rockfeliow
Fuch
Wem
Hanigan vs Townsend Heard In Justice Newcorn Court
The case of Annie M. Hanigan versus John O. Townsend was tried this morning before Justice Newcorn. Harry C. Runyon appeared for the plaintiff and George W. DeMez for the defendant. The court noted the plaintiff owed $45.00 with costs of court.
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Annie M. Hanigan
John O. Townsend
Newecorn
Harry C. Runyon
George W. DeMez
Christmas in the Meeting House by the Society of Friends
The Society of Friends held a Christmas entry at the meeting house on Wat ehung avenue and Third street with Mrs G Adams and Miss Rachel Vail in charge. A literary program downstairs featured Harvey Morrison and others while refreshments and conversations filled the upper remodeled space. The event ended with candy treats for children as they departed.
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Society of Friends
Watehung Avenue
Third Street
G. Adams
Rachel Vail
Harvey Morrison
Charles Peterson
Ethel Lawton
Rova Morrison
Robert Mosber
Horace Vail
Harvey Vail
Frank Weigman
Mildred Tyrell
Bethlehem
Charel Palmer
Santa Claus
May Weigman
Uncle
Local Social Notes From Bergen Point and Nearby Areas
Bergen Point residents share holiday visits and travel plans with relatives in Cranford Westfield Rahway and Rahway while Miss Georgie Chamberlin secretary to President Harper visits her parents in Madison avenue. Mrs Thomas Miles returns from Europe to join her husband in the city and George Cook reports a warm Richmond trip followed by an early spring-like stretch. Miss E Marguerite Lindley and Miss Fogler are noted Swedish music teachers holidaying at Old Point Comfort.
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W. B. Raggiea
Bergen Point
John Sendder
Mosiun
Mary J. Moore
Plainfield Avenue
Evona
Townsend
Crai¢ Pleem
Westfield
Edward Cantell
Cranford
J. H. Townsend
Craig Place
Corlies
Road Ending
Mise Bertha Needham
Netdbsm
North Pixinfield
Grace Avery
Rahway
James V. D. Voorhees
Walter
Somerville
Oliver Voorhees
West Front Street
Georgie Chamberlin
Harper
Chicago University
Wood
O E. Chamberlin
Madison Avenue
Thomas Miles
Europe
Uris City
George Cook
West Second Street
Rchmond
E. Marguerite Lindley
Miss Fogler
Olid Point Comfort
Ludey
Woman's Tonic Claims Truth From Popular Prescription
A dated prose fragment extols Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for female weaknesses and irregularities. The piece asserts communal certainty in the cure and presents druggist salesmanship as proof of efficacy.
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Dr. Pierce
Rubins Family Heiress Races Away From Wealthy Lineage
Emile Charles Berckmin, a Brussels native who settled in Plainfield after 1852, died at the Central Hotel at age nearly sixty. He belonged to a formerly wealthy family tied to Rubens ancestry, owned property including the John Taylor Johnson farm, and was supported by an annuity from his mother’s estate. He was a quiet, retiring figure long known in local circles.
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Emile Charles Berckmin
Central Hotel
Brussels
Belgium
John Taylor Johnson
Berckman
Augusta
Georgia
Rubens
Brooklyn
Craig A. Marsh
Europe
Why They Dont Get Home
A Plainfelders party with two from Search Plains traveled to Sta pleton Staten Island for a lodge sociable and supper. After a grand evening and toasts the last boat had gone so five of seven returned to the city by five o'clock yesterday. Those who made it back wore big beads and planned to check the timetable for the next trip and enjoy the cup that cheers.
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Search Plains
Stapleton
Staten Island
Reviewed Sunday School Lessons by Slides
A Crescent Avenue Ubureh audience viewed a stereopticon presentation on Sunday School lessons. Harry Cowards and Walter Freeman operated slides while Fire Superintendent W D Murray explained them to pupils across classes, concluding the quarter’s work. the event lasted until 9 o clock.
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Crescent Avenue
Ubureh
Harry Cowards
Walter Freeman
W. D. Murray
Marsh Wins Certiorari In Railroad Fare Case
At Somerset Circuit Court opening Justice Magie granted a writ of certiorari to Craig A Marsh for Harris Bros in a case against the Central Railroad Co. The fines were levied by City Judge Doddington after fare disputes for a ride beyond the ticketed stop. The brothers seek vindication from alleged misnaming and may sue for false imprisonment if successful.
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Somerset Circuit Court
Somerville
Supreme Court
Magie
Craig A. Marsh
Harris Bros
Doddington
Central Rairoad Company
Tne
Harris Brothers
Danellen
Elsie’s First Night at Concert Noted by Listener
A Newars Advertiser snippet recalls Elsie at a concert whispering to her mother about the prima donna’s singing. The amused observer notes the audience’s delighted listening as the performance ended with hearty applause.
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Elsie
Miamma
Indy
Newars Advertiser
Scotch Plans Boy Found
A six year old boy found wandering in Engabeth Tuesday night gave the name Linus Barber and said he lived at Scoch Pisivs. He was taken to Police Headquarters and later claimed by his parents.
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Engabeth
Linus Barber
Scoch Pisivs
Polee
Saloon Liquor License Application Delayed By Court
Obrie Bock’s bid for a Somerset Street saloon liquor license was not refused by Somerset County Court yesterday but postponed until tomorrow to grant the permit after further consideration.
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Obrie Bock
Somerset Street
Somerset County Court
They Were Not Forgotten Depot Attaches Honored
Commuters honored two depot attaches with gifts from Christ Days. Jerry Garretson received 125 dollars and Jacob Jennings the news man received 5 dollars from thoughtful friends.
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Buige
Jerry Garretson
Jacob Jennings
Afternoon reception at Mrs Alexander Gilbert home
Mrs Alexander Gilbert hosted a pink and green afternoon reception yesterday from 4 to 7 at her Yeo residence. Guests included Miss Randolph and Mrs Orville T. Waring with assistants Miss Carolyn Miss Yorkies Miss Annie Walz and Miss Minnie Miller. The centerpiece featured pink candy with pink satin bow. decorations were pink and green. The event ended with lights on and promises a second at home next Wednesday.
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Ale Gilbert
Miss Randolph
Orville T. Waring
J. B. Dumont
Samuel Huntington
Carolyn
Annie “Orkies
Gertrude Walz
Minnie Miller
Unity Lodge elects officers and selects Grand Lodge candidate
In UBITV Lodge Unity, officers were elected for six months: C A Frant Jam V O i W yepee Prelate George Adlard M of W A W Ten Eyck M of A S L Kinney K of R J W Hawkins M of E B R Force Trustee B Thatcher. Charles De Graw led Grand Lodge bid with sixteen of thirty-one votes, no second ballot needed. he proceeds to Grand Lodge in February at Trenton. Alternate: B Thatcher.
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Unity Lodge
C. A
Frant Jam V
I W. Yepee
George Adlard
Charles de Graw
Mr. de Graw
Grand Lodge
Trenton
B. Thatcher
Elections in Minervs Temple No 4 Rathbone
Minervs Temple No 4 Rathbone held a meeting last night electing officers for the new term. Officers include P G M Mrs E K Cox M E Mrs B F Moore M E J Mrs T Bowman M of T Mrs Wm McGomas M of R O Mrs A E Dawe M of F Mrs B Thateter P of T Mrs J Haveri G of O T Mrs A Eigao Organist Mrs A D Pope Board of Trustees Mrs E K Cox Mrs J Ford Mrs ET Bowman Installation set for the first regular meeting night January 8.
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Minervs Temple No
Rathbone
P. G
K. Cox
B. FP. Moore
LH. Boetm
T. Bowman
WM. McGomas
A. E. Dawe
B Thateter P
J. Haveri
A. Eigao Orgenist
A. D. Pope
Board of Trasees
E. K.cox
J. Ford
ET. Bowman
Orst
Red Men Elect Officers In January Lodge Fraternity
The Red Men organization elected officers last night for the coming term. Led by Chief of Records Rachem-Charles Yoong and Junior Sagamore Charles Conover, other posts included Prophet OH New, Keeper of Wampum John A Bum, and Collector Wampum Eli M Oded. Representative to the Great State of New Jersey John H.
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Cousey
Lee Ensging Mont
Rachem
Charles
Yoong
Junior Segamore
Charles Conover
John FP
Wakefield
Asa D Pope
John A Bum
Eli M. Oded
William Young
Great Stace
New Jersey
John H
No Discount on the Couriec Bows Holiday News Note
A fragile fragment from the Lear Cou News December 19 issue notes prosperity and reader patronage. It references Jenroshem and Plainheid with unclear context, suggesting local business or civic pride without concrete events or dates beyond the December publication.
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Chmas
Jenroshem
Newark
Real Estate Agent Praises Chamberlains Goke Remedy
Ira P. Wetmore of San Aago uses Chamberlain's Goke Remedy in his business and daily life with success. He recommends keeping a bottle at home and one while traveling, noting the product's reliability and availability at Reypold's and North avenues.
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Ira P. Wetmore
San
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D. E. Titsworth
Dr. Wells
Dr. Clawson
America
Harry Rogers
Bryant Randolph
George Babcock
Fred Gorton
Raymond Gorton
Robert Mitchell
Charles Neagle
Lawrence Miller
Bessie Dunham
Issie Randol
Ethel Titsworth
Hornby
Icate
Shriege
Berit
Chamberlain's
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Onlo
Bec
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Reynold's Pharmacy
Park and North Avenues
Armstrong
Alexander Gilbert
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Yeoterday
Minervs Temple
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